Trial Location To Figure In Selection Of Judge
Administrative judge in Huntsville is awaiting word on when and where the Lack Thompson trial will be held before selecting a substitute judge. Clyde Smith’s stepping down prompted hope for Judge George Taylor of Beaumont, with Houston options if needed. venue and timing loom large.
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Max Rogers
Huntsville
Lack Thompson
Rogers
88Th District Court
Clyde Smith
the Bee
George Taylor
Beaumont
George
Houston
Emmett Lack
Houston Thompson
Smith
Stanley Coe
Coe
Thompson
Lack
Commissioners Allocate Funds for Airport Survey and Utilities
The Hardin County Commissioners Court on Monday approved a $3,875 appropriation to the airport for surveying work and a request to the Texas Department of Community Affairs for a Hardin County fire study. They also earmarked $6,000 to pay part of a four year old Southwestern Bell bill as part of ongoing obligations. Airport Manager Don Haw-
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Hardin County
Texas Department of Community Affairs
Southwestern Bell
Hardin County Commissioners Court
Don Haw
Kirby
iCourt
Howard D Barrington
Ma Bell
Gulf States
Barrington
Lack
Agai
Hitler
Washington
Babiington Snd
Lumberton Fun Day Set With Parades And Games
Lumberton plans a Friday Fun Day starting at 11 am with a family picnic in Raider Park and an afternoon of entertainment. A 3 pm parade features children with decorated bikes wagons and doll buggies. Talent registration is open and coordinators seek additional performers.
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Raider Park
Carly Yosko
Bonnie Truax
Births and Auction Course Noted in Local Roundup
A son named Jason Ray was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roy Thomas Jr. of Victor on June 24 at Silsbee Doctors Hospital. A daughter Jamie Denise arrived June 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Franklin of Buna at Women and Children Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Harvill of Silsbee and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Franklin of Buna. James R. Hargraves completed a two week course in auctioneering at Brittan Auction Academy in Bryan, covering all selling aspects except tobacco.
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Jason Ray
Lee Roy Thomas Jr
Victor
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Dwight Franklin
Buna
Jamie Denise
Women and Children Hospital
C. B. Harvill
Silsbee
J. R. Franklin
James R. Hargraves
Brittan Auction Academy of
Bryan
Giant Food Plans Expansion at Lumberton Store
Bayou Properties owners of Giant Food in Lumberton announce a major expansion to begin within weeks. Elmo Henderson, the store manager, said 15 000 square feet will be added to the existing building 2 000 more will serve the current supermarket. 10 000 feet will be leased to Wacker Variety Store and 3 000 feet will remain uncommitted for lease.
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Wacker Variety Store
Texas
Oklahoma
Lumberton Man Dies in U S 96 Crash With Tractor Trailer
James Michael Folks a 25 or 26 year old Lumberton man died when his 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix collided with a semi owned by Sullivan Lines Inc of Pennsylvania on U S 96 three miles east of Silsbee at 4 20 p m Rescue crews spent about half an hour freeing Folks whose car was crushed and totaled The truck driver Charles Lisle from California was hospitalized then released He is identified by Justice of the Peace Bennie Como Funeral services for Folks were held at Farmer Funeral Home Lumberton with burial at Burnstead Cemetery Rev Doug Fincher officiating Survivors include his father Robert D Folks his mother Geanette Benge of Beaumont one brother Ronnie Folks and two sisters Patricia Floyd of Orange and Melanie Gayle Hicky of Pasadena
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James M. Folks
Folks
Charles Lisle
U.S. 96
Silsbee
Sullivan Lines Inc
Pennsylvania
Farmer Funeral Home
Justice of the Peace
Bennie Como
James Michael Folks
Lumberton
Farmer Funeral
Robert D. Folks
Geanette Benge
Beaulmont
Ronnie ‘Folks
Patricia Floyd
Orange
Melanie Gayle Hicky
Pasadena
Moore Appeals After City Court Guilty Verdict
Buddy Moore was found guilty of a 1978 speeding ticket by Silsbee Municipal Court judge L A Yankie after a two hour trial. Moore faces a county court appeal as city attorney Roger Ratliff predicted the verdict would be reversed. Officers Oblrich and Doane testified Moore was speeding near a railroad crossing and radar readings were disputed.
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Roger Ratlitt
Sileboe
Nounnee News
Buddy Moore
Ratlitt
Meare
Houston Thompson
Rathitt
L. A. Yankie
Moore
Thompson
Earier
Yankie
East Silsbee
James A. Oblrich
James P. Doane
Obleich
Boane
Parth
Hifth St
Dane
Mooe
Obbich
Onlrich
Little Britches Rodeo Set by Silsbee Boosters
The Silsbee FPA Boosters sponsor a Little Britches Rodeo July 9 and 10 at the Silsbee Trail Riders Arena for competitors up to 14. Events include pole bending clover barrels bareback bronc riding and bull riding with junior and senior divisions. Trophy buckles go to all around champs each night. Early entries via 429-5183 Spurger.
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Silsbee Fpa Boosters
Silsbee Trail Riders
Spurger
Sharon Chapman
Fire Department Makes Five Runs
The Silsbee Fire Department logged five calls in a week led by Chief Russell Busby. A June 26 house fire at 1021 Biscamp Road injured Betty Spitzier, who was treated at Silsbee Doctors Hospital and Baptist Hospital. Earlier, a June 27 crash near Highway 96 injured James Folks. Charles Lisle was treated at Silsbee Doctors Hospital in stable condition. A June 28 search for Richard Middleton ended without recovery as a boat capsized on Village Creek. Also June 28 a dumpster fire occurred on Hicks Dairy Road and a Naptha tanker spill on 5th Street required containment efforts.
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Silsbee
Russell Busby
Village Creek
Richard Middleton
Edward
Speedy” Sepeda
Hicks Dairy Road
Biscamp Road
Betty Spitzier
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Baptist Hospital
Highway 96
James M. Folks
Lumberton
Charles Lisle
Silsoee Doctors Hospital
Sth
Silsbee To Dedicate City Park On Bicentennial July 4
On Knupple Road the city plans a park dedication from 2:00 to 2:30 with Mayor Hays presenting land donation and development awards. The afternoon includes entertainment by Barber Shop and Beauty Shop groups, Bicentennial festivities, games, contests, and a tennis exhibition, ending at 5:00 with flag ceremonies and public participation.
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Silsbee
Knupple Road
City Parks Board
Chamber of Commerce
Silsbee Jaycees
Silsbee Parks Board
James C. Jeffrey
Eugene Jonte
James L. Hays
Eastex Inc
Drowning Victim Middleton Recovered After Creek Search
The body of Richard Middleton, 35, of Buna, was found at 8:50 a.m. Friday after a two day search of Village Creek following a fishing accident. Edward Sepeda, 62, of Silsbee, swam to shore to alert authorities as Middleton slipped from a boat that overturned in swift water. Survivors include siblings and relatives, with services planned at Resthaven Cemetery.
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Richard Middleton
Buna
Village Creek
Middleton
Kirby Lumber Corp
Swift Creek
Edward “Speedy” Sepeda
Sepeda
Silsbee
Hardin County Department
Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department
Hardin County Sheriff's Posse
Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife
Businesses Plan Monday Closing in Silsbee
Most businesses in Silsbee will close Monday July 5 to observe the Fourth of July holiday. Chamber manager Farley Bowers says only a few firms will stay open, mainly service stations and grocery stores, while The Silsbee Bee will close Friday and reopen Monday.
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Silsbee
Farley Bowers
Chamber of Commerce
Adams Adams Bill Aims to Cut Texas School Days
State Sen Don Adams of Jasper and Rep Herman Adams of Silsbee will introduce a bill in the 65th Texas Legislature to trim public school days from 180 to 174 and teacher in service days from 100 to 60. They cite heat and crowded August start as reasons, noting no change to salary calculations from 1973.
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Austin
Texas
Don Adams
Jasper
Herman Adams
Silsbee
Adams
Quiet Weekend For Silsbee Police Amid Minor Incidents
Silsbee police reported a calm weekend with three traffic accidents 27 tickets and 22 warnings. Incidents included a driver who left the road near Knupple Road, a fender bender at North 4th and Ave H and a child briefly driving a car at Caraway’s lot before being returned home.
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Silsbee
A. A. Burleson
Willian Denby
Knupple Road
Denby
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
St. Elizabeth Hospital
North 4Th
Ave. H
Benny Hollyfield
4Th Street
Buck Jones Lumbe Co
Hollyfield
Silsbee Dae
Steve Caraw
Caraway Motor Orpany
Silshes
Ja Lowe
North First Street
Caraway
Silshee
Bobby Gentry
Cpl
Tamms Robinson
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California
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Ohlrich
Rathiff
Yaukie
Ratliff
Pape
Little Britches
Fire Department
Linda Dietrich
George M
James M. Smith
The
Jaycees
Charles Watts
Resthaven
R. E. Barclay
William Ray Middleton
Elvie Middleton
Gladys Smith
Mary Louise Powell
Kirbyville
Wilma Jean Croass
New Caney
Michael Laird
Booboo Roberts
Acarms
City Police
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